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Global economic conditions survey, Q2 2026

Cost pressures hit a record high in Q2 2026 as the Middle East conflict drives up prices, but confidence among accountants recovers from near record lows. Read the report

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Our global economy and tax reports cover a broad range of topics including the latest views on economic conditions from accountants around the world, the outlook for the global economy, as well as tax policy and public perceptions of tax systems and approaches.

We regularly publish new reports and resources. Bookmark this page and check back. We also highlight new reports in our emails to ACCA members and employers, and on our global LinkedIn channel, as well as in AB magazine. You can also keep up to date on all our reports by downloading our P&I app, available in the App store and Google Play.

Our global economy reports are designed for all accountants, business and finance professionals, including CFOs, as well as policymakers and governments. Our tax resources are relevant to anyone with an interest in this area including tax professionals, public sector finance professionals, policymakers and governments.

Managing volatility driven by rapidly-changing economic and geo-political conditions is a theme that runs through many of our reports and resources. Our Accountants leading in a volatile world report provides guidance on the role of accountants in this, while our global economic conditions surveys provide quarterly insights from accountants around the world. 

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